With the exception of capitalism, there is nothing so revolting as revolution

Better a leader of Fabianism than a chorus man in parliament.

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.

You have to choose between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the government. And, with due respect to these gentlemen, I advise you, as long as the capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.

Revolutionary movements attract those who are not good enough for established institutions as well as those who are too good for them.

Revolutions have never lightened the burden of tyranny: they have only shifted it to another shoulder.